Instructions

If desired, sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped walnuts in bottom of prepared pan, pour batter in and bake for 35 to 38 minutes at 350 degrees. Begin testing at 30 minutes with a cake tester or toothpick. If it comes out clean, cake is done. It took exactly 38 minutes for me.

Remove cake from over and prick top with a fork; drizzle 1/2 of the glaze over cake.

Allow cake to cool 10 to 15 minutes. Turn onto a plate that won't allow the glaze to run off. Prick cake with a fork and drizzle remaining glaze over cake. Allow cake to cool completely and set for several hours before serving. The glaze will soak into the cake.

GLAZE: In a sauce pan bring all ingredients to a slow boil and boil for 6 minutes.